Buao, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 403 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1062, 124.8428 (12° 6' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.5 meters (73.8 feet) |
Buao is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 403. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buao in the 2015 Census was 354 broken down into 69 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 37 | 6.97 | |
| 386 | 76 | 5.08 | |
| 379 | 72 | 5.26 | |
| 289 | 49 | 5.90 | |
| 343 | 58 | 5.91 | |
| 354 | 69 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buao is 5 to 9, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 12.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 13.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.85% |
| Total | 354 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buao grew from 258 in 1990 to 403 in 2020, an increase of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.77%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 354 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | – | |
| 390 | 8.05% | |
| 379 | -0.61% | |
| 289 | -3.67% | |
| 343 | 6.43% | |
| 354 | 0.60% | |
| 403 | 2.77% |
Location
Buao is situated at approximately 12.1062, 124.8428, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.5 meters or 73.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.